2022–23 Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey season

The 2022–23 Michigan Wolverines men's hockey team was the Wolverines' 101st season of play. They represented the University of Michigan in the 2022–23 NCAA Division I men's ice hockey season. They were coached by Brandon Naurato, in his first year as head coach, and played their home games at Yost Ice Arena.

2022–23 Michigan Wolverines
men's ice hockey season
Big Ten Tournament, Champion
NCAA Tournament, National semifinal
Conference2nd Big Ten
Home iceYost Ice Arena
Rankings
USCHO#3
USA Today#3
Record
Overall26–12–3
Conference12–10–2
Home14–5–2
Road9–5–1
Neutral2–2–0
Coaches and captains
Head coachBrandon Naurato
Assistant coachesBill Muckalt
Bryan Hogan
Captain(s)Nolan Moyle
Alternate captain(s)Keaton Pehrson
Jacob Truscott
Luke Hughes
Michigan Wolverines men's ice hockey seasons
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Previous season

During the 2021–22 season, Michigan went 31–10–1, including 16–8–0 in Big Ten play. They won the 2022 Big Ten Men's Ice Hockey Tournament and received an automatic bid to the 2022 NCAA Division I Men's Ice Hockey Tournament, where they reached their NCAA record 26th Frozen Four and were eliminated in the semifinals by eventual national champion Denver.

Departures

Player Position Nationality Cause
Johnny BeecherForward United StatesSigned professional contract (Boston Bruins)
Matty BeniersForward United StatesSigned professional contract (Seattle Kraken)
Nick BlankenburgDefenseman United StatesGraduation (signed with Columbus Blue Jackets)
Thomas BordeleauForward United StatesSigned professional contract (San Jose Sharks)
Brendan BrissonForward United StatesSigned professional contract (Vegas Golden Knights)
Jake GingellDefenseman United StatesGraduation
Kent JohnsonForward CanadaSigned professional contract (Columbus Blue Jackets)
Jimmy LambertForward CanadaGraduation (signed with Bridgeport Islanders)
Jack LeavyGoaltender United StatesGraduation
Luke MorganForward United StatesGraduation
Michael PastujovForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Idaho Steelheads)
Owen PowerDefenseman CanadaSigned professional contract (Buffalo Sabres)
Jack SummersDefenseman United StatesGraduation
Garrett Van WyheForward United StatesGraduation (signed with Utica Comets)

Recruiting

Player Position Nationality Age Notes
Gavin BrindleyForward United States17Estero, FL
Seamus CaseyDefenseman United States18Fort Myers, FL; selected 46th overall in 2022
Kienan DraperForward United States20Bloomfield Hills, MI; selected 187th overall in 2020
Johnny DruskinisDefenseman United States20Plymouth, MI
Adam FantilliForward Canada17Nobleton, ON
Luca FantilliDefenseman Canada19Nobleton, ON
Jackson HallumForward United States19Eagan, MN; selected 91st overall in 2020
T. J. HughesForward Canada20Hamilton, ON
Rutger McGroartyForward United States18Lincoln, NE; selected 14th overall in 2022
Brendan MilesDefenseman United States20Farmington Hills, MI
Frank NazarForward United States18Mount Clemens, MI; selected 13th overall in 2022
Tyler SheaGoaltender United States21Stevenson Ranch, CA

Roster

As of August 22, 2022.[1]

No. S/P/C Player Class Pos Height Weight DoB Hometown Previous team NHL rights
1 Sweden Erik Portillo Junior G 6' 6" (1.98 m) 225 lb (102 kg) 2000-09-03 Gothenburg, Sweden Dubuque (USHL) BUF, 67th overall 2019
2 Nebraska Rutger McGroarty Freshman F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2004-03-30 Lincoln, Nebraska USNTDP (USHL) WPG, 14th overall 2022
4 Florida Gavin Brindley Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2004-10-05 Estero, Florida Tri-City (USHL)
11 Connecticut Mackie Samoskevich Sophomore F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 2002-11-15 Sandy Hook, Connecticut Chicago (USHL) FLA, 24th overall 2021
12 Michigan Brendan Miles Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-12-12 Farmington Hills, Michigan Fairbanks (NAHL)
13 Ontario T. J. Hughes Freshman F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2001-11-09 Hamilton, Ontario Brooks (AJHL)
15 Michigan Jacob Truscott (A) Junior D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 2002-04-12 Port Huron, Michigan USNTDP (USHL) VAN, 144th overall 2020
19 Ontario Adam Fantilli Freshman F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 188 lb (85 kg) 2004-10-12 Nobleton, Ontario Chicago (USHL)
20 Minnesota Keaton Pehrson (A) Senior D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 194 lb (88 kg) 1998-12-10 Lakeville, Minnesota Tri-City (USHL)
21 Minnesota Jackson Hallum Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2002-09-08 Eagan, Minnesota Dubuque (USHL) VGK, 91st overall 2020
22 Michigan Philippe Lapointe Junior F 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-02-29 Novi, Michigan Trail (BCHL)
24 Michigan Steve Holtz Junior D 6' 4" (1.93 m) 190 lb (86 kg) 1999-04-02 White Lake, Michigan Penticton (BCHL)
25 Ohio Dylan Duke Sophomore F 5' 10" (1.78 m) 181 lb (82 kg) 2003-03-04 Strongsville, Ohio USNTDP (USHL) TBL, 126th overall 2021
26 Florida Seamus Casey Freshman D 5' 10" (1.78 m) 178 lb (81 kg) 2004-01-08 Fort Myers, Florida USNTDP (USHL) NJD, 46th overall 2022
27 New York (state) Nolan Moyle (C) Graduate F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 1999-09-13 Briarcliff Manor, New York Green Bay (USHL)
31 Indiana Noah West Junior G 6' 2" (1.88 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2000-11-25 Pittsboro, Indiana Robert Morris (AHA)
32 California Tyler Shea Freshman G 6' 0" (1.83 m) 165 lb (75 kg) 2001-08-03 Stevenson Ranch, California Wenatchee (BCHL)
33 Michigan Kienan Draper Freshman F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2002-02-19 Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Chilliwack (BCHL) DET, 187th overall 2020
43 Michigan Luke Hughes (A) Sophomore D 6' 2" (1.88 m) 186 lb (84 kg) 2003-09-09 Canton, Michigan USNTDP (USHL) NJD, 4th overall 2021
53 Michigan Johnny Druskinis Freshman D 6' 1" (1.85 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-04-10 Plymouth, Michigan Tri-City (USHL)
63 Ontario Luca Fantilli Freshman D 6' 0" (1.83 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 2002-12-30 Nobleton, Ontario Chicago (USHL)
71 Michigan Nick Granowicz Senior F 6' 1" (1.85 m) 174 lb (79 kg) 1998-03-28 Macomb, Michigan Merritt (BCHL)
73 Alberta Ethan Edwards Sophomore D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 185 lb (84 kg) 2002-06-06 St. Albert, Alberta Sioux City (USHL) NJD, 120th overall 2020
90 Michigan Jay Keranen Senior D 5' 11" (1.8 m) 183 lb (83 kg) 1998-05-08 Brighton, Michigan Prince George (BCHL)
93 Ontario Eric Ciccolini Senior F 6' 0" (1.83 m) 170 lb (77 kg) 2001-01-04 Vaughan, Ontario Toronto Jr. Canadiens (OJHL) NYR, 205th overall 2019
91 Michigan Frank Nazar III Freshman F 5' 9" (1.75 m) 175 lb (79 kg) 2004-01-14 Mount Clemens, Michigan USNTDP (USHL) CHI, 13th overall 2022
94 Michigan Mark Estapa Sophomore F 6' 2" (1.88 m) 197 lb (89 kg) 2002-01-13 St. Clair, Michigan Tri-City (USHL)

Coaching staff

Name Position coached Seasons at
Michigan
Brandon NauratoInterim Head Coach2nd
Bill MuckaltAssociate head coach6th
Rob RasseyAssistant Coach1st
Bryan HoganVolunteer assistant coach2nd
Topher ScottDirector of Hockey Operations1st
Joe MaherHead strength and conditioning coach5th
Reference:[2]

Standings

Conference record Overall record
GP W L T OTW OTL 3/SW PTS GF GA GP W L T GF GA
#2 Minnesota2419412105710650402910116890
#3 Michigan *24121023303882794126123171128
#7 Ohio State24111120013669634021163131101
Notre Dame241010420335526037161658597
#19 Michigan State24101221123465803818182107115
#8 Penn State24101310303471753922161129106
Wisconsin246180000185492361323094126
Championship: March 18, 2023
† indicates conference regular season champion * indicates conference tournament champion
Rankings: USCHO.com Top 20 Poll

Schedule and results

DateTimeOpponent#Rank#SiteTVDecisionResultAttendanceRecord
Exhibition
October 1 7:00 PM Windsor* #6 Yost Ice ArenaAnn Arbor, MI (Exhibition)BTN+ Portillo W 8–2  5,800
Regular Season
October 7 7:00 PM Lindenwood* #7 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 7–4  5,062 1–0–0
October 8 7:00 PM Lindenwood* #7 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 3–1  5,371 2–0–0
October 14 7:00 PM #9 Boston University* #6 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 9–2  5,800 3–0–0
October 16 5:00 PM #9 Boston University* #6 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo L 2–3  5,800 3–1–0
October 21 7:00 PM at Lake Superior State* #5 Taffy Abel ArenaSault Ste. Marie, MIFloHockey Portillo W 5–2  3,151 4–1–0
October 22 6:00 PM at Lake Superior State* #5 Taffy Abel Arena • Sault Ste. Marie, MIFloHockey Portillo W 5–1  3,422 5–1–0
October 28 7:00 PM #17 Western Michigan* #4 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 5–4  5,800 6–1–0
October 29 6:00 PM at #17 Western Michigan* #4 Lawson ArenaKalamazoo, MINCHC.tv Portillo W 6–5 OT 4,090 7–1–0
November 4 8:00 PM at #13 Penn State #1 Pegula Ice ArenaUniversity Park, PABTN West L 0–3  6,445 7–2–0 (0–1–0)
November 5 7:30 PM at #13 Penn State #1 Pegula Ice Arena • University Park, PABTN+ West W 4–3 OT 6,361 8–2–0 (1–1–0)
November 11 7:30 PM at #18 Notre Dame #3 Compton Family Ice ArenaNotre Dame, IN (Rivalry)Peacock Portillo W 5–1  5,103 9–2–0 (2–1–0)
November 12 6:00 PM at #18 Notre Dame #3 Compton Family Ice Arena • Notre Dame, IN (Rivalry)Peacock Portillo L 2–3 OT 5,099 9–3–0 (2–2–0)
November 17 6:30 PM #2 Minnesota #3 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN Portillo L 2–5  5,800 9–4–0 (2–3–0)
November 18 6:00 PM #2 Minnesota #3 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN Portillo L 3–6  5,800 9–5–0 (2–4–0)
November 25 7:00 PM #9 Harvard* #5 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ West T 4–4 OT 5,800 9–5–1
November 26 7:00 PM #9 Harvard* #5 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 4–1  5,800 10–5–1
December 2 8:00 PM at Wisconsin #5 Kohl CenterMadison, WIBSD Portillo L 3–6  7,464 10–6–1 (2–5–0)
December 3 5:00 PM at Wisconsin #5 Kohl Center • Madison, WIBSD Extra Portillo W 4–2  8,619 11–6–1 (3–5–0)
December 9 6:30 PM at #12 Michigan State #6 Munn Ice ArenaEast Lansing, MI (Rivalry)BTN Portillo L 1–2  6,555 11–7–1 (3–6–0)
December 10 6:30 PM #12 Michigan State #6 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN Portillo W 2–1  5,800 12–7–1 (4–6–0)
January 6 7:00 PM USNTDP* #7 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Exhibition)BTN+ Portillo W 7–6  5,800
January 13 6:30 PM #8 Ohio State #6 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo L 2–7  5,800 12–8–1 (4–7–0)
January 14 4:30 PM #8 Ohio State #6 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN Portillo W 4–2  5,800 13–8–1 (5–7–0)
January 20 8:00 PM at #2 Minnesota #8 3M Arena at MariucciMinneapolis, MNBSD Portillo L 3–4 OT 10,300 13–9–1 (5–8–0)
January 21 8:00 PM at #2 Minnesota #8 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, MNBTN Portillo W 5–4 OT 10,455 14–9–1 (6–8–0)
January 27 7:00 PM #6 Penn State #7 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 7–3  5,800 15–9–1 (7–8–0)
January 28 7:00 PM #6 Penn State #7 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN Portillo W 5–4  5,800 16–9–1 (8–8–0)
February 3 7:00 PM Wisconsin #6 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 6–2  5,800 17–9–1 (9–8–0)
February 4 7:00 PM Wisconsin #6 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MIBTN+ Portillo W 7–4  5,800 18–9–1 (10–8–0)
February 10 7:00 PM at #15 Michigan State #5 Munn Ice Arena • East Lansing, MI (Rivalry)BSD Extra Portillo W 4–2  6,555 19–9–1 (11–8–0)
February 11 8:00 PM vs. #15 Michigan State #5 Little Caesars ArenaDetroit, MI (Duel in the D)ESPNU Portillo W 4–3 OT 18,325 20–9–1 (12–8–0)
February 16 7:00 PM at #10 Ohio State #4 Value City ArenaColumbus, OHBTN+ Portillo T 3–3 SOL 8,593 20–9–2 (12–8–1)
February 18 4:00 PM vs. #10 Ohio State #4 FirstEnergy StadiumCleveland, OH (Faceoff on the Lake)BTN Portillo L 2–4  45,523 20–10–2 (12–9–1)
February 24 7:00 PM #20 Notre Dame #4 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN+ Portillo T 3–3 SOL 5,800 20–10–3 (12–9–2)
February 25 8:00 PM #20 Notre Dame #4 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Rivalry)BTN Portillo L 1–2 OT 5,800 20–11–3 (12–10–2)
Big Ten Tournament
March 3 7:00 PM Wisconsin #4 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Quarterfinals)BTN+ Portillo W 6–5 OT 3,704 21–11–3
March 4 6:00 PM Wisconsin #4 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Quarterfinals)BTN+ Portillo W 7–4  5,541 22–11–3
March 11 6:30 PM #9 Ohio State #4 Yost Ice Arena • Ann Arbor, MI (Semifinals)BTN Portillo W 7–3  5,800 23–11–3
March 18 8:00 PM at #1 Minnesota #4 3M Arena at Mariucci • Minneapolis, MN (Championship)BTN Portillo W 4–3  10,305 24–11–3
NCAA Tournament
March 24 8:30 PM vs. #19 Colgate #2 PPL CenterAllentown, PA (Regional semifinals)ESPN2 Portillo W 11–1  7,067 25–11–3
March 26 6:30 PM vs. #11 Penn State #2 PPL Center • Allentown, PA (Regional final)ESPN2 Portillo W 2–1 OT 8,375 26–11–3
April 6 8:30 PM vs. #3 Quinnipiac #2 Amalie ArenaTampa, FL (National semifinals)ESPN2 Portillo L 2–5  19,119 26–12–3
*Non-conference game. #Rankings from USCHO.com Poll. All times are in Eastern Time.
Source:[3][4]

Rankings

Poll Week
Pre 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 (Final)
USCHO.com 6 (2) 6 (2)^ 7 (1) 6 (1) 5 (1) 4 (6) 1 (22) 3 (3) 3 5 5 (2) 6 7 7^ 7 6 8 7 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 2 (9) 2^ 3
USA Today 6 (2) 6 6 6 5 4 (3) 1 (15) 3 (3) 3 5 6 7 8 8 7 6 7 7 6 5 4 4 4 4 4 2 (4) 2 (4) 3

Note: USCHO did not release a poll in weeks 1, 13, or 26.[5]

Awards and honors

Weekly Awards
Player Award Date Awarded Ref.
Erik Portillo Big Ten Third Star of the Week October 18, 2022 [6]
Adam Fantilli Big Ten First Star of the Week October 25, 2022 [7]
Luke Hughes Big Ten First Star of the Week November 1, 2022 [8]
Mackie Samoskevich Big Ten Second Star of the Week November 15, 2022 [9]
Dylan Duke Big Ten Third Star of the Week November 22, 2022 [10]
Erik Portillo Big Ten Second Star of the Week November 29, 2022 [11]
Erik Portillo Big Ten Second Star of the Week December 12, 2022 [12]
Luke Hughes Big Ten First Star of the Week January 30, 2023 [13]
Adam Fantilli Big Ten Third Star of the Week
Gavin Brindley Big Ten Second Star of the Week February 7, 2023 [14]
Luke Hughes Big Ten First Star of the Week February 14, 2023 [15]
Player Award Ref
Adam Fantilli Hobey Baker Award [16]
Adam Fantilli Tim Taylor Award [16]
Adam Fantilli AHCA West First Team All-American [17]
Luke Hughes
Adam Fantilli Big Ten Freshman of the Year [18]
Adam Fantilli All-Big Ten First Team [18]
Luke Hughes
Mackie Samoskevich All-Big Ten Second Team [18]
Seamus Casey All-Big Ten Freshman Team [18]
Adam Fantilli
Adam Fantilli Big Ten Tournament Most Outstanding Player [19]
Seamus Casey Big Ten All-Tournament Team [19]
Luke Hughes
Adam Fantilli
Rutger McGroarty

Players drafted into the NHL

Michigan had three players drafted in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft. Frank Nazar and Rutger McGroarty were selected back-to-back in the first round of the NHL Draft.[20][21] Michigan had two players drafted in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft. Adam Fantilli was drafted in the first round, third overall, while Gavin Brindley was drafted 34th overall. Fantilli became the 33rd Wolverine to be selected in the first round of the NHL Draft, which leads all NCAA teams.[22][23]

Year Round Pick Player NHL team
202313Adam FantilliColumbus Blue Jackets
2022113Frank NazarChicago Blackhawks
2022114Rutger McGroartyWinnipeg Jets
2023234Gavin BrindleyColumbus Blue Jackets
2022246Seamus CaseyNew Jersey Devils

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